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In this episode of In Shock, Teresa Baglietto sits down with Dr. Manuela Kogan, a clinical professor and integrative medicine internist, to explore what happens to the nervous system when cancer enters your life and how to calm the Nervous System to Make Clear Treatment Decisions.

Drawing from her work with hundreds of cancer patients and her book When Cancer Visits, Dr. Kogan explains why a cancer diagnosis puts the body and mind into shock, often making it difficult to think clearly or make informed decisions about treatment and surgery. Together, Teresa and Dr. Kogan discuss practical, evidence-based breathing techniques, visualization exercises, and grounding practices designed to quiet fear, reduce numbness, and restore clarity in moments of uncertainty.

Teresa also shares her personal experiences navigating multiple cancer diagnoses, recurrences, and treatment decisions, offering a deeply human perspective on fear, shock, and the emotional weight patients carry often long after treatment ends. The conversation highlights why calming the nervous system isn’t about “relaxing” or avoiding reality, but about creating the mental and physical space needed to make thoughtful, empowered choices.

This episode is a compassionate guide for anyone newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, living with the fear of recurrence, or supporting a loved one through cancer — offering tools to steady the body, quiet the mind, and move forward with intention.

Learn More from Dr. Manuela Kogan

📘 Book: When Cancer Visits: How to Free Your Mind from the Grip of Distress and Calm Your Nervous System
Available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/When-Cancer-Visits-Distress-Nervous/dp/B0BXQTF6CK

🌐 Website:
https://www.mdkogon.com/
Dr. Kogan’s work offers practical tools to help calm the nervous system, steady the mind, and navigate difficult decisions during times of illness and uncertainty.

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In this episode, Teresa shares the kind of message that finds you when you need it most. She reflects on a truth many of us struggle with: purpose isn’t something you stumble upon; it’s something that calls you from within.

Through a story Oprah shared with author Gary Zukav, Teresa explores the idea that each of us has a “mothership”—our soul—that knows exactly where we’re meant to go, even when we don’t. When we sail in alignment with it, life becomes meaningful, energizing, and clear. When we fight it, we drift, disconnect, and lose ourselves.

Teresa opens up about her own journey, the storms she’s weathered, and how every challenge has been a chapter preparing her for this moment: sharing stories, creating connection, and helping others rise. 

This episode is a reminder that your purpose is already inside you. It shows up in what lights you up, what pulls you forward, and what you lose track of time doing. Your job? Listen to the direction of your mothership.

If you’ve been questioning your path, feeling stuck, or searching for meaning, this one will speak directly to your soul.

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If you’ve ever had a bladder infection that feels like you’re peeing fire, this one’s for you. And if you haven’t? Buckle up — because today we’re diving into one of life’s messy, painful, hush-hush moments that almost every woman deals with, but hardly anyone talks about.

In this episode, I share the real, raw, and honestly hilarious play-by-play of the UTI from hell — the pain, the blood, the ER visits, the meds, and the moment I realized the real culprit might be my gut. We break down why UTIs happen, why they come back, why they can take you out at the knees, and what actually helps you get through one without losing your sanity.

You’ll hear:

• What a severe UTI really feels like (no sugarcoating here)
• How gut health, stress, antibiotics, and hormones all play a role
• Why recurring infections happen even when you’re doing “everything right”
• The pain meds that feel like the fire department arriving
• The tips your girlfriends should be sharing but never do
• The habits that help stop the cycle from repeating
• The probiotic + nutrition link no one warns you about

This episode is equal parts education, comedy, and “OMG, SAME.”

If you’ve ever been doubled over in a bathroom whispering “why me,” you’re not alone — and you don’t have to power through these torturous moments in silence.

Grab your $12 sour cranberry juice, hydrate like it’s a job, and let’s talk about the stuff women deal with every day but rarely say out loud.

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this one with your girlfriends — trust me, they need it.

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Feeling drained, stuck, or like your spark’s gone dim? This episode is your reminder that inspiration isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.

Host Teresa Baglietto shares a raw, uplifting message about finding motivation when life feels heavy and reconnecting to your inner fire. From personal burnout to rediscovering purpose, Teresa explores how movies, music, stories, and even quiet moments can reignite the strength we forget we have.

You’ll hear how Vindication Swim, the true story of the first British woman to cross the English Channel, became a mirror for resilience—and how we can all find that same fight within ourselves.

If you’ve been feeling off, uninspired, or stuck in survival mode, this is your spark to rise again.
 Because inspiration doesn’t fix what’s hard—it reminds you that you’re not done yet.

✨ Topics: motivation, inspiration, resilience, burnout recovery, self-growth, women’s empowerment, mindset, life purpose

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Financial stress can hit like a tidal wave — job loss, divorce, rising costs, and the slow creep of credit-card debt that becomes impossible to outrun. In this powerful InShock episode, host Teresa Baglietto opens up about her own financial collapse during the 2008 crisis: losing a six-figure job, supporting three kids, and spiraling into debt while trying to survive.

Joined by bankruptcy attorney Alia Khan — known online as The Bankruptcy Queen — they unpack what really happens when you’re buried in bills and shame, the truth about debt consolidation vs. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and how to rebuild credit, confidence, and peace of mind.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by money stress, this episode will show you there is a way out — and it starts with knowledge, not guilt.

To learn more from Alia, be sure to follow her on Tik Tok and Instagram @thebankruptcyqueen
You can also visit her website and reach out to her directly to connect with her about your options. 

Contact Information:
Alia Khan
akhanlawoffices.com
(800) 419-8950

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In this powerful episode of InShock’s Life’s Curveballs series, host Teresa Baglietto sits down with Amy, who spent nearly a decade battling infertility, endometriosis, and failed fertility treatments before discovering that motherhood would come to her in the most unexpected way — through adoption.

Amy opens up about the heartbreak, the physical and emotional toll, and the moments she almost gave up. Her story is one of faith, courage, and love that refused to quit, proving that sometimes the road to motherhood takes a turn you never expected — but leads exactly where you’re meant to be.

If you’ve faced setbacks on your own fertility journey or ever felt your dreams slipping away, this episode will remind you that miracles can happen — even after years of loss and longing.

🎧 Listen now for a story of healing, resilience, and the beautiful ways life brings our dreams full circle.

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In this deeply moving episode of InShock’s Life’s Curveballs series, host Teresa Baglietto sits down with her dear friend Anne-Marie, who shares her powerful story of resilience after the sudden loss of her husband, Alexander, in a ski accident.

Left with two children (ages 12 and 16) and an unfinished home Alexander had been building, Anne-Marie faced not only overwhelming grief but also the challenge of rebuilding life from the ground up.

Together, we talk about:

💛 Supporting children through grief — including her son’s transformative experience at Comfort Zone Camp, a program that helped him step back from the brink of suicide.

💛 Why grief counseling for kids matters, even when they resist.

💛 Keeping a loved one’s memory alive — how Anne-Marie continues to honor Alexander’s presence at home.

💛 The beauty of organ donation — including a touching story about a recipient who developed an unexpected passion for home remodeling after receiving Alexander’s liver.

💛 Why grief isn’t linear — and how we build the strength to carry it.

💛 The healing power of practical support — from friends, community, and her employer, IBM, who granted a three-year leave that allowed space for real healing.

🌱 Grief resources mentioned:

   •   Comfort Zone Camp – comfortzonecamp.org(free grief camp for kids ages 5–18)

   •   The Widowed Mom Podcast – by Krista St. Germain

   •   Elizabeth Kübler-Ross – The Five Stages of Griefframework

Whether you’ve lost a partner, are supporting someone who has, or simply need a story that reminds you of human resilience, this episode will touch your heart and remind you: you’re not alone in the rebuilding.

🎧 Listen now for an honest, healing conversation about grief, motherhood, and the strength to keep going.

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In this deeply personal episode of InShock’s Life’s Curveballs series, host Teresa Baglietto — a four-time cancer survivor and stroke survivor — shares the powerful mindset shifts that helped her push through life’s hardest seasons.

After facing cancer, brain aneurysms, and heartbreak, Teresa developed what she calls her 4 Anchors — tools that strengthen mental stamina, restore hope, and help you keep going even when life feels impossible:

⚓ Mind Endurance – building the mental toughness to stay steady when everything feels uncertain.

⚓ The Power of a Plan – small, practical steps that help you regain control in chaos.

⚓ Advocating for Yourself – using your voice, especially when it’s hardest to speak up.

⚓ The Boat – surrounding yourself with people who row with you when you can’t.

✨ Bonus Anchor: Laughter — because even in the darkest times, joy is medicine.

If you’re searching for mindset strategies, resilience tools, or real-life inspiration, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to climb the whole mountain today — just take the next step.

🎧 Listen now to discover how to strengthen your mind and spirit when life throws its biggest curveballs.

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In this inspiring interview, Robert Paylor — former rugby player turned motivational speaker and author of Paralyzed to Powerful, shares his extraordinary journey from paralysis to purpose.

In 2017, Robert suffered a life-changing spinal cord injury during a championship game that left him paralyzed. Through unshakable faith, a winning mindset, consistent effort, and the unwavering support of loved ones, he’s achieved incredible physical and emotional recoveries that defied expectations.

Today, Robert is on a mission to help others overcome adversity by embracing a positive mental diet, practicing consistency, and learning the power of forgiveness. His story is living proof that even in life’s hardest moments, you can persevere, find purpose, and create a powerful new chapter.

📖 Get Robert’s book Paralyzed to Powerful → On Amazon or Barnes & Noble

 📲 Follow Robert Paylor → Instagram @Rob.Paylor

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What happens when life literally stops your heart? 💔

In this powerful episode of InShock, my guest Christopher Brown shares the life-changing moment he flatlined during a heart attack triggered by medication. While Christopher faced the trauma physically, his wife Julie endured it emotionally, watching it unfold before her eyes — leaving them both with very different scars from the same near-death experience.

Coming out the other side, Christopher found a new purpose: life isn’t about possessions — it’s about experiences. Through his movement, Life’s About Experiences, he inspires others to step away from the grind, travel more, connect deeper, and embrace what truly matters.

From rebuilding his health to redefining success, Christopher’s story is a reminder that slowing down, being present, and living fully can transform not just your personal life but your professional one, too.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the hustle, chasing things that don’t fill your soul, this episode will remind you that after facing death, the only way forward is to make every day count.

🎧 Follow Christopher on TikTok and Instagram @lifesaboutexperiences

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